Jannik Sinner, the world's top-ranked tennis player, will headline the National Bank Open field in Montreal. The tournament, set to take place from Aug. 1-13, will feature 71 of the top 72 ATP players.

What's at Stake?

The National Bank Open is an ATP Masters 1000 tournament, and Sinner will look to continue his undefeated streak in such events this season. He has won six straight titles.

The 24-year-old Italian is joined on the list by French Open champion Alexander Zverev and top-ranked Canadian Félix Auger-Aliassime. Novak Djokovic, a 24-time Grand Slam champion, is also set to compete, although his appearance remains uncertain.

The Field

Tennis Canada announced that 71 of the top 72 ATP players have entered the tournament, with Carlos Alcaraz being the lone absentee due to a right wrist injury. Alcaraz, a seven-time Grand Slam champion, has been recovering from the injury since April.

The tournament director, Valerie Tetreault, said that Alcaraz's priority is to ensure he can return to competition at 100%. Tetreault also stated that Djokovic's appearance is uncertain, as he plays a lighter schedule and will make a decision after Wimbledon.

The Schedule

The National Bank Open will begin on Aug. 1 and run until Aug. 13. The tournament will be held at IGA Stadium in Montreal. Sinner, who has already secured accommodations in Montreal, will look to make a deep run in the tournament.

Djokovic, who hasn't played in Montreal since 2015, will make a decision on his participation after Wimbledon. Tetreault said that it's a question mark whether Djokovic will compete, as he needs to be selective with his schedule.

Canadian Interest

Félix Auger-Aliassime, the top-ranked Canadian, will be the highest-seeded Canadian in Canadian Open history. He is coming off a quarterfinal exit at Wimbledon, where he lost to Djokovic in an epic five-set match.

Tetreault believes that Auger-Aliassime can win the tournament, and that he has the dream of winning in Montreal. The tournament will feature a strong field, with many of the world's top players set to compete.